Flash Flood Watch remains in effect

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Barbados.

A Flash Flood Watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) could result in flash flooding within the watch area. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible.

The Barbados Meteorological Services says during the morning, rainfall accumulations reaching up to 45.0 mm have been observed across sections of the island. As the tropical wave in conjunction with a favourable mid to upper-level environment continues affecting the island during the afternoon, further accumulations of 20.0 to 30.0 mm in moderate to heavy showers are likely.

The public is asked to note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period:

-Significant runoff from higher elevations
-Significant soil erosion on exposed or scarred land surfaces
-Large water settlements on roads and fields
-Significant adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.)
-Significant delays on traffic routes with some roads possibly becoming impassable
-Large objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast-moving water flows
-Significant flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads
-Potholes becoming concealed by water settlements

This alert will be updated at 6:00 p.m. today or sooner if conditions warrant.

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